Author: Jenna Middaugh

Janesville Fire Department rolls out new lifesaving bikes

Bikes carry emergency equipment

Two new sets of wheels in Janesville are helping emergency responders get to patients quicker.

High water forces Aqua Jays to cancel weekend tournament

Tournament hasn't been canceled in 10 years

High water on the Rock River has forced the Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team to cancel its annual Mercury Open tournament, which was scheduled for Saturday.

‘My whole life revolves around GM': Former worker remembers GM's Janesville history amid demolition

While the nearly century-old former General Motors plant in Janesville is being demolished, a former employee reflects on the impact the assembly plant had on the city.

Janesville receives $500K grant to demolish former GM site

Demolition expected to finish in June 2020

State and local officials announced Wednesday that Janesville had received $500,000 to help offset costs for the demolition of the former General Motors plant.

PHOTOS: Strong thunderstorm in Janesville causes heavy damage, fallen trees

Janesville residents clean up after strong storm knocks down trees, clogs storm drains

A strong storm in Janesville Monday night brought down trees and flooded streets, leaving crews to clean up the mess on Tuesday.

Town of Beloit residents frustrated with trash, furniture dumping

People dumping trash, furniture along countryside

Town of Beloit officials have increased fines for illegal dumping but say there's still a big problem with people dumping trash and furniture along the countryside.

Janesville couple thanks Rock County dispatcher who saved man's life

Brian and Jenn Carhart are thanking Amanda Johnson, a Rock County dispatcher who helped save Jenn save Brian's life.

Madison residents clean up after strong storm blows through

People in Madison had a lot of cleaning up to do Saturday after a strong storm blew through the area overnight and downed trees.

Beloit students tune up musical skills at first-ever jazz camp

High schoolers help teach younger students

Beloit Memorial High School students helped host the first-ever Rock River Jazz Camp for younger students.

Only on News 3: Family shares frustrations after no one charged in body dumping case

Dustin Grice's body found behind school May 19

The family of Dustin Grice wants the Rock County district attorney to issue charges after his body was dumped behind Townview Elementary School.

Where in the city is the JPD bike officer? Police want you to figure it out

New program encourages kids to be active

Children from around the city found one of Janesville's bike officers at Rockport Park Thursday.

Janesville proposes ordinance to let officers give citations instead of arresting people with pot

Police chief says process would be more efficient

A proposed ordinance in Janesville would allow officers to give citations instead of arresting people who have marijuana.

Volunteers fix up recovery home for women

Home will open June 25

Volunteers have been fixing up an old house near downtown Janesville to become a recovery home for women who are overcoming addiction.

Thousands attend Rock County Dairy Breakfast

Gov. Walker attends and serves food

Gov. Scott Walker served food at the annual Rock County Dairy Breakfast Saturday morning.

New outdoor fitness court opens in Janesville

Free court offers 30 pieces of equipment

A new outdoor fitness court in downtown Janesville is open and free for people to use.

Janesville parents urge City Council to pass bullying ordinance

Petition started after sixth-grader's suicide

A group of Janesville parents plan to attend the city council meeting Monday and present a petition to implement an ordinance against bullying.

Mother says bullying contributed to 12-year-old daughter's suicide

Mom wants schools to take bullying seriously

A Janesville mother wants bullying to be taken seriously after she said her 12-year-old daughter committed suicide after being bullied.

DA: Sexual assault charge dropped against Beloit school employee

The Rock County District Attorney's Office said it would not file charges against a School District of Beloit employee who was accused of sexual assault.

Evansville bed bug detection service uses dogs to track bugs

Das Hund Haus in Evansville provides a bed bug detection service where dogs search for bed bugs.

Janesville band members keep cool while marching in parade

Members of the Craig and Parker high school bands kept cool by wearing polos and shorts while marching in the Memorial Day parade.

High water puts damper on Rock Aqua Jays' first performance

Water ski team canceled Sunday show

The Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team canceled its first performance because the Rock River is too high.

Police: Man likely could have been saved after suspected overdose

Man's body found behind Townview Elementary

The Town of Beloit police chief said 29-year-old Dustin Grice likely could have been saved if someone would have called for help after he overdosed.

Janesville police reopen case of sexual assault allegation against former priest

Diocese: Not aware allegations in 2015 were sexual

Investigators in the Janesville Police Department say they have reopened a case involving a 2015 complaint a then-27-year-old man filed against a former priest, alleging sexual misconduct.